elbow Pain
Causes, Solutions & How We Help in Dallas, TX
Why Athletes Get elbow Pain
Elbow pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from athletes — whether you’re a thrower, tennis player, golfer, lifter, or weekend warrior. The elbow may seem like a simple hinge joint, but it’s constantly absorbing and transferring force between the shoulder and the wrist. When load, mechanics, or tissue capacity are off, it becomes vulnerable quickly.
At The Sports Pod we don’t just treat pain — we uncover what’s driving it and address the root cause so you can get back to playing strong and staying healthy.
At The Sports Pod, we start every elbow evaluation with movement — not just symptoms. We look at how the elbow works with the shoulder, scapula, wrist, and grip, assess muscle balance, and identify compensations that might be hiding beneath the pain.
From there, we tailor a plan that might include:
movement-based rehab and strengthening
soft tissue techniques
sport-specific mechanics training
joint mobilization and load management strategies
This isn’t quick-fix care — it’s strategic, science-based, and personalized so that you not only feel better but also perform better.
WHAT WE UNCOVER
OVERUSE AND REPetitive load
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Athletes who repeatedly throw, swing, grip, press, or lift — without balanced strength or proper recovery — can develop irritation in the tendons and muscles around the elbow. This isn’t just “wear and tear” — it’s a pattern that builds up over thousands of reps.
Tendon Overload (Tennis & Golfer’s Elbow)
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Pain on the outside or inside of the elbow is often related to tendon overload from gripping and wrist motion. When the forearm muscles are overworked or under-conditioned, the tendons become irritated — leading to pain with lifting, squeezing, or swinging.
Throwing Mechanics & Valgus Stress
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In overhead and throwing athletes, poor shoulder or scapular control can increase stress at the elbow. When force isn’t transferred efficiently through the kinetic chain, the elbow absorbs more load than it should — often leading to irritation on the inner side of the joint.
Joint Irritation & Structural Issues
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Sometimes pain comes from deeper inside the joint — including cartilage irritation, ligament stress, or compression from repetitive impact or hyperextension. These issues are more common in throwing and contact sports, especially when mechanics and strength aren’t optimized.